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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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Every time you interact with someone you should give them a base level of respect. How they respond determines the amount of respect you continue to proceed with.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But that's my point. If they're disrespectful then you lower the amount of respect you give them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So if a stranger disrespects me, I should disrespect them more?

Sounds like a mutual self destructive relationship if you ask me. Someone either has to be the better person, or just walk away.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind, but if you can’t avoid a fight, ftw. Not words, talk is cheap, but in my corner of the world guns are ubiquitous too. There’s a difference between doormat/whipping person and hostile but at the end of the day, survival instinct is strong.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Walking away is just as disrespectful as dropping to their level. It sends the same message just with less effort.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good argument. I love all the great points you made. It really persuaded me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You're welcome

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I disagree with you that there is a minimum anyone deserves.

Past a certain point you are disrespecting yourself to allow them to be in your presence or have any contact with you.